Genuine Volkswagen Rabbit Liftgates

Volkswagen Rabbit Liftgates Parts and Q&A

• Lift Gate
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  Q: How can the heavy and somewhat awkward liftgates be removed and installed on Volkswagen Rabbit?

  A:

  The/if/gate is large and to some extent cumbersome to take out and fix hence at least two individuals must carry out this task. It is important to start by unscrewing the liftgate and the fasteners of the trim panel/ grab handle at the mid point of the lower edge. Then remove the fasteners on the left and right ends, and then carefully lift the lower part of the trim panel of the liftgate, using just enough force to loosen the spring clips, and unclip the top part of the trim panel to the rear window frame. Unhook the wiring to the liftgate parts, and record the routing and connection points of the wires. Draw a line with a marker connecting the liftgate and the hinges. Using a small screwdriver to help in the liftgate, ensure you lift the retaining springs on both ends of the support strut, and then pry or pull out the strut off the ballstud to disconnect it. Cautiously peel away the hinge covers, then lift them off, and then remove the liftgate-to-hinge fasteners and push up the liftgate out of the car. Removal is the opposite of installation making sure that the liftgate is properly in position, fully tightening the hinge bolts. The latch assembly is adjustable up-and-down once the nuts are loosened and the closed position of the liftgate is adjustable by changing the position of the rubber liftgate stops on top of the opening. Unscrew the plastic cover on the liftgate stop and move the center adjusting screw in or out accordingly.